"Tropical rainforest" might conjure images of close ... are located only in the rainforests of the Congo Basin of west-central Africa. Some stretching the length of 40 football fields, and some ...

For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as forests vanish, sightings are on the rise—offering a glimpse into how folklore is ...

By Malavika Vyawahare Cacao cultivation is a major threat to the Congo Basin rainforest, with new research showing just where expanding cultivation could imperil the region’s rich wildlife. “We found ...